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As the warmer months roll in, universities across the country will be geting ready for the summer break. And it seems as though the UK isn't alone in slowing down. New data from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has highlighted the first fall in international student entrant numbers to English HE in 29 years. Professor Madeleine Atkins, HEFCE Chief Executive, said that international students enrich our universities and colleges – and our society – academically, culturally and through their contribution to the economy. Read more on this on page 5.
Also in this issue, Hannah Oakman went to the University of York for this year’s ASRA Conference. Here, industry experts explained why the traditional student is a creature of the past. Find out more on page 26.
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